1c Blue, Ty. IV (23). Block
of four, Positions 52-53/62-63L1L, top left stamp recut twice at top and
twice at bottom, top right stamp recut once at top and twice at bottom,
bottom stamps both recut once at top and once at bottom, deep rich color
and proof-like impression, each stamp cancelled by neat ms. "X" cancel,
right stamps repairedFINE APPEARANCE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BLOCK OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPE IV.
This may be the ex-Chase/Emerson block noted in the Neinken book on page 135. Only three or four blocks are known, all used. (Image)
1c Blue, Ty. Ia (19). Two
Plate 4 bottom row singles, perfs in but clearly "F" Reliefs, used with
1c Blue, Ty. IV (23), Plate 1L, tied by "Chicago Ill. May 19, 1858"
circular datestamp on printed return address cover with matching enclosure
from oil manufacturer, beautiful illustration of whaling ships in pursuit,
Ty. Ia stamps have several short perfs, all with brownish perf tip gum
soaksFINE APPEARANCE. A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY FRANKING COMBINING TWO OF THE RAREST OF THE PERFORATED ONE-CENT TYPES.
Scott Retail for off-cover stamps $11,650.00 (Image)
1c Blue, Ty. V (24). Almost
perfectly centered with wide margins at sides, deep rich color and sharp
proof-like impression, light strike of "New-York Jan. 25" circular
datestamp, Extremely Fine Gem (Image)